Project Literacy of Greater Bergen County
Cause Area
- Community
- Education & Literacy
Location
355 Main StreetHackensack, NJ 07601 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Bergen County PLUS is a coordinated effort to increase the level of public consciousness on the issues of adult literacy. This group consists of participants from corporations, literacy providers, small businesses, social service agencies, community groups, and the media. This combination of volunteers enables PLUS to: Maintain a clearinghouse on literacy. Serve as a community catalyst for new literacy initiatives. Serve as a resource to the corporate community on issues of literacy. Develop and maintain community linkages. Coordinate the design and implementation of recruitment and referral. Recognize literacy efforts within the Bergen County area.
Description
PLUS was established in 1987 by concerned individuals for the purpose of raising public awareness on the issues of adult literacy.